Course Detail: BUS255 - Applied Leadership, Track 2: Leading for Connection
Connection is the result of leaders exhibiting emotional recognition and regulation, individually and with others.
Leaders will explore how to build and maintain strong, empathetic relationships with their team members. This track emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, enabling leaders to connect on a deeper level with individuals and teams, fostering a supportive and engaging work environment.
About the Instructor
Dr. Brad Oliver serves as Program Coordinator for the Applied Leadership Certificate program. He serves as clinical Associate Professor of Educational Leadership in the School of Education at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Brad has an extensive background in K-12 education, public policy, social enterprise, and non-profit management. In addition to teaching in higher education, Brad serves as a professional consultant to several northeast Indiana non-profit organizations, offering training in the areas of leadership development and strategic execution. He has over twenty-five years of experience serving as a board member and executive officer on several community and non-profit boards.
